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2021 Ford Escape Phev Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Ford Escape Phev, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2021 Ford Escape PHEV Power Liftgate. First three weeks (320 miles) of ownership the power liftgate opened or closed spontaneously 5-6. On each occasion the engine/electric was off, the car was in park and the parking brake on. While still in the cabin the liftgate opened spontaneously opened. On three occasions the liftgate closed spontaneously. My foot was not near the foot-activated mechanism. On the last occasion, I was unloading 50# bags from the cargo area and the gate came down, no injury. …”

NHTSA complaint #11422033, filed 2021-06

“I was issued a letter back in June 2023 on this recall. Parts were supposed to be available by October 2023. It is now almost March of 2024 with no remedy”

NHTSA complaint #11572280, filed 2024-02

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202256%
202129%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape Phev

Electrical system
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Escape Phev

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology